red as a beetroot— 1. red in the face from feeling ashamed: If his friends talked about girls, he went as red as a beetroot. 2. sunburnt: After a day shooting around Sydney, they are as red as a beetroot! But if it was only the harsh sun that they had to counter, life would […]
Difference between Reckon of something and Reckon on something
reckon of something—be of the opinion concerning smth.: What do you reckon of the Joneses’ new house? reckon on something—depend on smth.; count on smth.: The proprietors of the Casino reckon on human foolishness and greed.
Difference between Receiving room and Reception room
receiving room— 1. a place for the reception of things: The malt receiving room contains two malt grids with strong wire screens at the bottom. 2. a room to which visitors are admitted: The patient walks into the receiving room of the hospital for a diagnosis. reception room— = receiving room 2: He entered the […]
Difference between Receiving order and Reception order
receiving order —(legal) an order from a court which protects the debtor’s property and prevents creditors from suing him without the permission of the court: On 23 May 1983 a receiving order was made, and on 11 November 1983 Mr. Dennis was adjudicated bankrupt. reception order —(legal) the official order required for detention of a […]
Difference between Receive a reward and Receive an award
receive a reward—receive smth. such as money in recompense or for some special service: He was captured in Pakistan and is now in jail. The informant received a reward for sharing this knowledge. receive an award—receive a prize, medal, etc. for outstanding performance or quality: Hoare received the award in 1980 for his contributions to […]
Difference between Reasonable to someone and Reasonable with someone
reasonable to someone—said of smth. appearing moderate or sensible to a person: The last session of Congress worked long and hard on this issue and their compromise seems to be reasonable to me. reasonable with someone—said of smb. trying to persuade a person in a judicious, way: I try to be very reasonable with him; […]
Difference between Real men and Real people
real men— 1. said of actually existing men: How ungraspable is the fact that real men ever did fight in real armor. 2. men possessing the essential qualities expected of a male person: He was a real man, a real general man, he drove fast cars and flew an aeroplane as well as being a […]
Difference between Real life and Real live
real life—the life lived by actual people, as distinct from fiction, etc.: A deliberate documentary film must be a transcript of real life, a bit of what actually happened. real live —(attrib., usually joc.) said of a person or thing actually existing (not pretended or simulated): Rosemary had taken a great deal of trouble to […]
Difference between Ready at something and Ready with something
ready at something—proficient in a subject: The learned gentleman here began to discover that he was not quite so ready at arithmetic … and stopped short in his calculations. ready with something—prompt with smth. such as an answer, help, etc.: You must be ready with an explanation of why you need the money and what […]
Difference between Read my lips and Read someone’s lips
read my lips —(may sound slightly impolite) listen closely to what I am saying: Let me repeat myself this once, and Zepp, be sure to read my lips as I do so. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase read me— 1. (in radio communication) hear my voice; hear my message: […]
Difference between React on something and React to something
react on something— 1. have an effect on smth.: Heat reacts on certain substances to change their chemical composition. 2. act in response to smth.: How will people react on this information in Russia and China? And in other countries? react to something— = react on something 2: Observe carefully how the bacteria will react […]
Difference between Reach the bottom of something and Reach to the bottom of something
reach the bottom of something—(also: get to the bottom of something ) get to the lowest point of smth.: We were glad to reach the bottom of the mountain. reach to the bottom of something—extend to the lowest point of smth.: That rope reaches to the bottom of the tower. You grab hold and attempt […]